Information on the Authenticity of Customer Reviews
Updated on August 19, 2025
1. Verification Measures at meetergo
Automated Security Systems:
- Reviews can only be submitted after booking/completing an appointment
- Verification link sent per appointment via SMS/email
- Automatic plausibility check of timestamp and appointment reference
Manual Checks:
- Deletion of non-referenced reviews within 48 hours
- Content validation in case of discrepancies with the service experience
- Logging of all review access (IP, device ID, timestamp)
ProvenExpert Synchronization:
- Import only of certified reviews with Trusted Shops verification
- Daily validation check of review authenticity
- Display of the ProvenExpert quality seal for synchronized reviews
2. Widget Implementation
Standard Integration:
API Implementation Requirement:
"Reviews are collected through meetergo, which employs the following security measures:
1. Appointment-based verification
2. Automatic plausibility filters
3. Manual spot checks
[Details](https://help.meetergo.com/en/article/information-on-the-authenticity-of-customer-reviews-18twvkx/?bust=1743590069629)"
Legal Compliance
- §5b (3) UWG compliance through:
- Permanently visible ℹ️ notice in the widget.
- Direct link to the verified information page.
- ProvenExpert Specification:
Synchronization with ProvenExpert is carried out in accordance with:
- Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
- §26 BDSG (data processing for contract purposes)
- ProvenExpert Terms of Use v. 2024-09 (§7.2a)
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